14 Work-family conflicts and satisfaction among Italian women entrepreneurs

Luisa De Vita, Michela Mari, and Sara Poggesi

Introduction

The key contribution of women entrepreneurs to the socio-economic development of nations is widely recognized, and, from an academic perspective, women entrepreneurship has been increasingly investigated. Scholars are focusing on a widely variety of issues, including women’s motivations (e.g. Langowitz & Minniti, 2007; Kirkwood, 2009; Kariv, 2011), business finances (e.g. Kon & Storey, 2003; Orser, Riding, & Manley, 2006; Wilson, Kickul, & Marlino, 2007; Becker-Blease & Sohl, 2007, 2011), business performance (e.g. Rosa, Carter, & Hamilton, 1996; Du Rietz & Henrekson, 2000; Fairlie & Robb, 2009; Marlow & McAdam, ...

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